Orthodontic practices near Lee Mill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lee Mill; 14 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 7.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 7.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 7.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 7.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 7.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lee Mill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 6.7 miles west; the next are Saltash (9.5 miles west) and Ashburton (12.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 6.7 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 9.5 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 12.9 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 16.7 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 17.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lee Mill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 17.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 17.9 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 18.8 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 18.7 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lee Mill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 390 |
| Residents under 16 | 18% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,425 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 461st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 2.4 miles Plympton Academy — 3.6 miles Hele's School — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,262 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 7 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 10 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Lee Mill
From Lee Mill the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Lee Mill list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Lee Mill are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lee Mill to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lee Mill
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Orthodontist in Lee Mill: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lee Mill understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Lee Mill with the wider Devon area. Lee Mill — a small village with a population of around 390 — is covered on this page specifically.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Lee Mill Bridge, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Venton, Smithaleigh, Yondertown, and Cornwood.
Local provider signals in Lee Mill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lee Mill itself. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 7 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 10 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Lee Mill
Lee Mill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lee Mill, 8.5% of the 1,425 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Lee Mill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lee Mill are Ivybridge Community College (2.4 miles) and Plympton Academy (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lee Mill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lee Mill is about 6 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Where Lee Mill sits locally
Lee Mill has a population of around 390, making it a small village within Devon. The nearest other location we cover is Lee Mill Bridge, under 1 km to the north.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lee Mill
Many people in Lee Mill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lee Mill
Lee Mill has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Lee Mill sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lee Mill's under-16 share sits at 18%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,425 residents in the neighbourhood around Lee Mill, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Lee Mill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lee Mill are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (2.4 miles) and Plympton Academy (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lee Mill is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lee Mill is about 6 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lee Mill
The orthodontic landscape in Lee Mill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lee Mill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lee Mill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lee Mill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lee Mill
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lee Mill, Devon within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lee Mill Bridge, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Venton, Smithaleigh, Yondertown, and Cornwood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lee Mill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lee Mill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lee Mill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lee Mill is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Plymouth Orthodontics (6.9 miles) and Hartley Dental Plymouth (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lee Mill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lee Mill, 14 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lee Mill?
The nearest practice to Lee Mill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Plymouth Orthodontics (6.9 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lee Mill, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lee Mill, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.